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High Tea Camden: Brookfield House

October 10, 2022 / High Tea, Sydney, Sydney Food / 0 comment

High Tea Camden: Brookfield House

Enjoy high tea in historic Brookfield House Camden, constructed for the mounted infantry in 1896 and lovingly restored to its former glory by a local family. Brookfield House was recently reopened as a tea house and store.

The house has been beautifully and thoughtfully renovated with stunning floral designs on the walls and chairs. The venue is also wheelchair and stroller accessible, with a ramp around the side and chair lift to the back entrance.

The high tea at Brookfield House is a delightful, whimsical experience. Delicious food, fragrant, locally brewed teas, and friendly staff who are eager to make diners feel welcome.

The portion sizes are excellent for kids and adults, and the food delectable. Dietary requirements catered for (we had one child and one adult vegetarian).

Do not leave without perusing the gift store. The tea ware and locally produced tea are impossible to walk past.

Brookfield House
30 Hill St, Camden NSW 2570
Hours: 9am-4pm Wed-Sat, 10am-2pm Sun
brookfieldhouse.com.au

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MINIONS: The Rise of the Gru Children’s Tea at the Langham Sydney

September 27, 2022 / High Tea, Sydney, Sydney Food / 0 comment

MINIONS: The Rise of the Gru Children’s Tea

It’s time to don your denim overalls, grab your goggles and head back into the ’70s as we celebrate the movie release of Minions: The Rise of Gru.

From sweet delights such as Minion’s favourite banana and salted caramel mousse and Valrhona chocolate cupcakes, to savoury surprises including Kevin’s Mac & Cheese and Otto’s pepperoni and cheese pizza.

This September school holidays treat your little ones to a fun-filled, movie-inspired children’s tea at Kitchens on Kent.

Savoury
Minion’s fairy bread
Ham and cheese finger sandwich
Kevin’s mac and cheese arancini
Otto’s pepperoni and cheese pizza

Sweet
Minion’s favourite banana and salted caramel mousse
Stuart’s Heilala vanilla cookie
Valrhona chocolate cupcake
Bob’s passionfruit macaron

Beverages
Banana and chocolate swirl smoothie
Lightening Blue soda

Dietary Requirements
Please note all dietary requirements must be advised at time of booking as we cannot accommodate these requests or change menu on the day. Any changes to menu items to accommodate dietary requirements does not guarantee it will be as per the children’s tea themed menu. We will endeavour to accommodate all dietary requirements however there is no guarantee (please enquire when making a booking).

We are vegetarian and were very happily accommodated with a plain cheese pizza and egg sandwich.

In the background the minions movie is playing which is great for entertaining the kids if they get wriggly during the high tea.

The Langham, Sydney
Monday 19th September to Friday 23rd September
Monday 26th September to Friday 30th September
Tuesday 4th October to Friday 7th October
11:00am – 1:00pm | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: $78.00 per child, including Minions plush toy, and colouring activity
From $98 per adult for traditional high tea including a glass of sparkling wine on arrival

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High Tea at May Gibbs’ Nutcote, Sydney

August 17, 2022 / High Tea, Sydney, Sydney Food / 0 comment

High Tea at May Gibbs’ Nutcote, Sydney

Enjoy a beautiful high tea at Nutcote, the heritage-listed former home and studio of author and artist May Gibbs.

May Gibbs’ former dwelling and study have been converted into an education centre and house museum, located in Neutral Bay. We have previously visited and highly enjoyed the tour.

Nutcote now offers a delightful high tea on select weekends. The menu includes a selection of freshly made finger sandwiches, home-made scones with jam and cream, sweet treats and your choice of tea or coffee. High tea is served on the undercover terrace.

There are limited spaces available each seating and bookings are essential. Cost for the high tea is $55 per person.

Entry to the museum with guided tour is included in the ticket price. I highly recommend taking the tour as the museum is only accessible during the guided tours.

Nutcote
5 Wallaringa Ave, Neutral Bay NSW
maygibbs.com.au/high-tea

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Four Seasons High Tea Sydney

February 18, 2021 / High Tea, Sydney, Sydney Food / 0 comment

Four Seasons High Tea Sydney

Indulge in a delicious high tea at the Four Seasons Sydney. Enjoy the perfect afternoon tea, offered at Mode Kitchen & Bar on the ground floor of the hotel.

This special high tea is offered on weekends only, from 2-5pm.

Choose from the traditional high tea for $69pp, or Champagne high tea for
$89pp.

The Four Seasons high tea includes a three tiered platter with the perfect bite-sized savoury and sweet delicacies, plus your choice of tea or coffee. Scones are served separately on cute little glass stands with covers.

The elegant Four Seasons is the perfect place to enjoy a high tea. Our experience at the Four Seasons was pretty close to perfection. Every bite of food was incredible, with the perfect size to enjoy each item without feeling overly full at the end. The staff were friendly and professional at the same time, and the atmosphere and decor tastefully refined.

A new addition to the Four Seasons, the high tea is being trialled and refined. There is currently no kids’ high tea, however kids can order the full high tea for 50% of the cost, or share their parents’.

Savoury

Eggs & smoked salmon sandwich

Leeks, gruyere & salt bush tart

Kingfish tartare, cucumber & burnt onion

Lemon & asparagus vol au vent (3g Siberian Caviar extra $10)

I ordered a vegetation high tea and received an egg sandwich and substitute tartare.

Sweets

Coconut and cherry choux

Mini red apple

Valrhona dark chocolate delice

Strawberry love

Scones, clotted cream & berry jam

Jing tea & Coffee

Jing Assam Breakfast

Jing Earl Grey

Jing Chai V2

Jing Whole Chamomile Flowers

Jing Peppermint Leaf

Jing Blackcurrant & Hibiscus

Jing Lemongrass & Ginger

Jing Flowering Osmanthus

Jing Flowering Jasmine

Bookings required.

Mode Kitchen & Bar
Ground Floor, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
199 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: (02) 9250 3160
modekitchenandbar.com.au/high-tea

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Bells Road Social Native High Tea

January 22, 2021 / High Tea, Sydney / 0 comment

Bells Road Social Native High Tea

Enjoy the flavours of Australia with a Native High Tea at the Bells Road Social cafe in Oatlands, Sydney.

Bells Road Social is a beautiful little cafe in Oatlands, Sydney. They have developed a beautiful Native High Tea that showcases ingredients that been used by the Indigenous communities for thousands of years. Bookings are essential. There is no kids’ serve of the tea, however they do run a seperate kids’ high tea during school holidays.

The tea includes savoury and sweet options plus hot tea and a cool mocktail, all featuring native ingredients. We had a special vegetarian version of the high tea.

The Native Australian High Tea is open from Tuesday to Saturday between 11 am to 2 pm. Booking is essential (min 2 people).

Price $49 pp.

We really enjoyed our high tea as it was very different from the others we have experienced. It was lovely to introduce my 9-year-old to native Australian ingredients that she had never heard of before.

We highly enjoyed our Native High Tea experience. Every item of food was delicious, and the service was excellent. I also really appreciated that we were given our own vegetarian menu.

Across the road is a lovely little park with lots of shade and play equipment for kids to run around before or after dining at the Bells Road Social. Free street parking is available directly outside of the cafe.

Bells Road Social
1 Bells Rd, Oatlands NSW
Phone: (02) 9684 6221
thebellsroadsocial.com.au

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KOI Dessert Kitchen & Frozen High Tea

January 21, 2021 / High Tea, Sydney / 0 comment

Enjoy spectacular desserts beyond your wildest imagination at KOI Dessert Kitchen in Chippendale and Ryde.

KOI, which stands for ‘Kids of Ike’, is a dessert “kitchen” operated by brothers Ronald, Arnold and Reynold Poernomo. Reynold came to national attention through his appearances on Masterchef – and indeed, a walk into KOI reveals a showcase of the most amazing looking cakes that our eyes have seen.

The desserts are single serve or cake-sized which are perfect for parties.

The three brothers aim to deliver KOI diners an experience that arouses and excites the senses. The kitchen is really more like a cafe serving just desserts. They do put on high teas, and we attended their “In Summer” high tea, inspired by Frozen the Musical.

The High Tea is available Saturdays and Sundays only from 9th January – 31st January at KOI Chippendale and KOI Ryde.

The high tea comes in adult and child servings. We opted for two adult servings for the three of us to share as hubby isn’t a dessert person and the kid doesn’t like the savouries. The kid version has two less dessert items.

“In Summer” High Tea includes a selection of savoury bites, “In Summer” inspired desserts and free-flowing tea or coffee.

“IN SUMMMER” HIGH TEA MENU
Eternal Winter (raspberry, vanilla, chocolate, strawberry)
Jade (chocolate, raspberry)
In summer Jar (passionfruit, coconut, pineapple)
Cherry Jazz (cherry, raspberry, jasmine, blood orange, almond)
Salted Caramel Macaron
Chamomile and Honey Scone
Brik Pastry, Tomato Cream, Lump Fish Roe
Chicken and Leek Pie
Tomato on Toast with Feta

$70/person
(Including free flow of tea and coffee)

We had a vegetarian version which had a mushroom pie and tomato cream roll without the fish roe.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
High Tea time allocation is 1.5 hour per seating.
Booking time is between 11am to 4pm (last seating).
Minimum 2 people per high tea set.
Please provide 48-hour notice for all dietary requirements. Bookings are highly recommended and must be fully prepaid in advance.
Cancellation policy: 72 hours notification required, in the case booking is canceled less than 72 hours $70/person cancellation fee applies.

koidessertbar.com.au

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Where to Find the Best Kids’ High Tea in Sydney

June 24, 2020 / High Tea, Sydney / 0 comment

Where to find the best Kids’ High Tea in Sydney

Take your tiny diner out and enjoy scones, cakes and treats galore at these gorgeous kids’ high tea offerings in Sydney. Pinkies up!

Gunners’ Barracks, Mosman

The Children’s High Tea is a gorgeous affair, featuring fairy bread, kid-friendly pastries and some hot chips for good measure. High tea comes with a hot chocolate or juice, but kids can also select from the tea menu if they like. The nearby Bradley’s Head is great for exploring afterwards.

gunnersbarracks.com.au

InterContinental Sydney Double Bay

The kids’ high tea is very thoughtfully designed, with a great selection of kid-friendly food including fairy bread, a chicken & cheese toastie, brownie, watermelon lollypop, banana and chocolate cupcake, macaron and strawberry fondue. It’s extremely reasonably priced at $25 .

Read more about our high tea experience at the InterContinental Sydney Double Bay.

https://doublebay.intercontinental.com/

Gatehouse Tea Rooms Parramatta

Located in historic Parramatta Park, the Gatehouse Tea Rooms are the perfect spot for introducing kids to high tea. Their “High Tea for Tin Lids” is for littles 3-12 and includes mini cheese sandwiches, fairy bread triangles, mini cupcake and assorted sweet bites plus a juice or soft drink. Run off the sugar afterwards in Parramatta Park on the awesome playgrounds.

Read more about our high tea experience at the Gatehouse Tea Rooms.

gatehousetearooms.com.au

InterContinental Sydney

High tea takes place in the elegant Cortile dining area, at the InterContinental Sydney. The “Children’s Tea Party” is served daily from 11am-5pm and includes quintessential Aussie treats, including a lamington, fairy bread, macaron, cupcake, gingerbread man, scones, mini quiche and rainbow slider. The high tea comes with a milkshake or iced tea.

Read about our high tea experience at the InterContinental Sydney.

icsydney.com.au

Shangri La, Sydney

Pastry chef Anna Polyviou creates a wonderland of delights for kids with her special themed high teas. Past night teas have included Barbie and Easter.

Read about our high tea experience at the Shangri La, Sydney.

shangri-la.com

Tea Room QVB

One of Sydney’s most iconic venues, the QVB, is famous for their high tea. Kids can also enjoy dining in style with the Children’s High Tea, including a range of finger sandwiches, scone with strawberry and raspberry jam and clotted cream, choice of tea, hot chocolate, juice or soft drink. Afterwards, take kids to the gorgeous toy shop on the top floor.

Read more about our high tea experience at the QVB.

thetearoom.com.au

The Langham, Sydney

The Langham offers some delightful themed high teas, usually during the school holidays. Past high teas have included Easter, Shopkins and Barbie themes. Kids can also enjoy the standard high tea throughout the year.

Read more about the Classic Afternoon Tea with Wedgewood.

langhamhotels.com

Tea Cosy, The Rocks

Kids can enjoy a special Kids’ Devonshire Tea which includes one plain scone, served with strawberry jamand double thick cream, with a babycino. The babycino is pretty fancy, and the scones are the best in Sydney.

Read more about our experience at the Tea Cosy.

theteacosy.com.au

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

This iconic Sydney hotel holds themed high teas throughout the year, especially during school holidays. Past teas have included Beauty and the Beast and Frozen.

sofitelsydney.com.au

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

The Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour hosts the most divine Claris-themed high tea at various times of the year. Check their website for updates on when the Claris high tea will be back.

Read about our Claris high tea experience.

sofitelsydneydarlingharbour.com.au

Boronia House, Mosman

Kids aged 3-12 can enjoy the Little Ladies High Tea, which includes ham and cheese finger sandwich, scone with cream and jam, fairy bread, Remi’s homemade chocolate chip cookie, chocolate fondue with fresh fruit, homemade sweet treat of the day, mini pancake stack with maple syrup and a choice of T2 tea, hot chocolate, iced chocolate, fruit juice, pink lemonade or soft drink.

Read more about our high tea experience at Borona House.

mosmancatering.com

Sir Stamford at Circular Quay

The Sir Stamford regularly runs special themed high teas, however they also offer a standard kids high tea menu for children aged 5-12. The high tea is very similar to the adult one. When we visited, it included sandwiches, scones and sweets including a brownie, macaron, chocolate mousse cup and cheesecake square, plus a glass of juice or hot chocolate.

Read more about our high tea experience at the Sir Stamford.

stamford.com.au

Radisson Blu, Sydney

The Radisson Blu offers a special “Kids in the City High Tea”, which is designed by kids, for kids. The kids high tea includes a selection of sweet and savoury delights with by a special mocktail, juice, soft drink, or tea. Prices start at $25 per child under 10.

Read more about our high tea experiences at the Radisson Blu.

radissonhotels.com

Burnt Orange, Mosman

Overlooking Middle Harbour, Burnt Orange is a gorgeous spot for high tea. Their children’s high tea (for kids under the age of 12), includes a selection of treats including banana raspberry musk sticks and sour snakes, house-made chocolate freckles, kid-friendly sandwiches and scones. Kids will also receive fresh fruit and a choice of flavoured of pain milk, hot chocolate or juice.

Read more about our high tea experience at Burnt Orange.

burntorange.com.au/high-tea/

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High Tea in Sydney at the Gunners’ Barracks

June 24, 2020 / High Tea, Sydney, Sydney Food / 0 comment

High Tea in Sydney at the Gunners’ Barracks

Enjoy a classic high tea at Sydney’s historic Gunners’ Barracks. Perched on the side of a cliff in Mosman, the Gunners’ Barracks offers afternoon tea with unparalleled water views.

We have been enjoying afternoon tea (or high tea) at the Gunners’ Barracks for a very long time. Hubby and I were married here, so it will always hold a special place in our hearts. It’s very hard to match the Gunners’ Barracks for their superb food, service and spectacular location.

Our latest visit was as part of our 10 year wedding celebration. High Tea in Sydney at the Gunners’ Barracks is a very special outing, so it seemed very fitting to return 10 years later. Haven’t those 10 years just gone in a flash.

The Gunners’ Barracks offers an array of tea services, depending what day you visit.

Morning Tea

Morning Tea is offered Monday to Friday only, from 10am to midday. It’s a smaller menu with a set selection of cakes, pastries and finger sandwiches, with your selection of a Ronnefeldt tea or espresso coffee ($40).

High Tea

Available Monday to Sunday, from 10am.

Traditional High Tea

The standard offering at Gunners’ Barracks includes set selection of petit cakes and savoury pastries, finger sandwiches, house baked scones and preserve, with your selection of a Ronnefeldt tea or espresso coffee. ($55).

Upgrade it to a Sparkling High Tea with a Australian sparkling wine ($60), a Cocktail High Tea, served with your choice of cocktail ($70) or a Champagne High Tea, served with a piccolo of French champagne ($80).

Children’s High Tea

This gorgeous high tea is especially tailored to kids, with a beautiful range of child-friendly petit pastries, finger sandwiches, scone, jam and cream, choice of hot chocolate,
soft drink or juice ($40).

Each high tea comes with a selection of tea, and the Gunners’ Barracks has an incredible tea menu. The tea pots come with enough tea for two cups, and the staff visit throughout the tea service to top up pots with more hot water.

The traditional high tea includes a large scone per person, with berry jam and cream, an array of savouries (which included a frittata square and a little fried ball), three finger sandwiches each (ours included egg, chicken and mayo and a salad and salmon sandwich from memory), plus an assortment of pastries including macarons and chocolate cake.

As a vegetarian I was given a seperate stand with vego alternative sandwiches and pastries. My sweets were the same, with the inclusion of a chocolate dipped strawberry in lieu of one of the tarts.

The kids’ high tea is adorable, with plenty of items to tempt tiny taste palates.

The food is exceptional. Fresh, light sandwiches, fluffy scones, and delectable sweets. The menu is always changing, but the tea remains similar.

The Gunners’ is right next to the Georges Head lookout, perfect for taking kids before or afterwards to run off any steam (or sugar!).

Morning Tea is served Monday to Friday from 10am to midday.
Traditional High Tea is served 7 days a week from 10am daily.
Reservations for high tea at the Gunners’ Barracks are highly recommended.

Highchairs: Yes.
Stroller storage: Yes.
Easy access: Yes.
Change tables: No.
Kids’ menu: Yes.

Gunners Barracks
End of Suakin Drive,
Mosman NSW 2088
Phone: (02) 8962 5900
Prices: $$$
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Sat-Sun 10am-3pm
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Claris High Tea at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

July 20, 2019 / High Tea, Sydney / 0 comment

Claris High Tea at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Ooh la la! Join Claris, the most fashionable mouse in Paris, for an elegant High Tea the French way at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour this winter.

Every Saturday afternoon through October, indulge in an exquisite afternoon tea inspired by Australian fashion illustrator Megan Hess and her acclaimed children’s book, Claris, the Chicest Mouse in Paris.

The High Tea is served on level three, in the bright and airy dining room with a fantastic view over Darling Harbour. Each table is set with the most gorgeous specially designed Claris limited-edition fine porcelain plates with matching cutlery, designed by Megan Hess, with matching cutlery.

This tea is not just for kids – I would highly recommend it for adults minus the kids, too. It is elegant, sophisticated, and absolutely delicious!

The High Tea includes a tea stand filled with three tiers of savoury and sweet treats, free-flowing tea and coffee, a chocolate fountain, soft drink option for younger guests and a Claris the Mouse gift bag for kids containing a Claris book.

SWEET
Red berry pannacotta glass
Raspberry macaroon
Ruby chocolate madeleines
Chocolate pocky sticks
Profiterole – cocoa nib cream
Scones – jam – cream

SAVOURY
Mini sausage rolls *
Mini quiche Lorraine *
Avocado smoked salmon green bun *
Tomato bocconcini pink bun

* Our vegetarian substitutes included a mushroom quiche, vegetable sausage roll and a cheese and tomato sandwich.

CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN
Homemade guimauve
Marshmallow
Mini churros
Beignet fried dough
Fresh strawberries

Kids have the option of colouring in a Claris stencil.

This is without a doubt one of the best high teas I have ever done. The food was impeccable – every single item delicious – but it was more than that. The staff were attentive, asking if we would like more tea and how was everything, and the atmosphere was so relaxing. I loved the beautiful view over the harbour and how much space was between the tables. It felt like our own private tea party.

I also loved how our vegetarian substitutes were created thoughtfully – not just the same sandwich with the meat protein removed, for example.

The food was also all very accessible for kids, pretty and simple, without sacrificing the taste for adults who have more developed taste palates.

Available every Saturday afternoon 1-4pm until 21 December 2019.

$69 per person | $58 for AccorPlus Members

$79 including a glass of French sparkling

$95 including a glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut

$35 for children 2 – 11yo | Free for children under 2.

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
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Barbie High Tea at the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

July 14, 2019 / High Tea, Sydney, Sydney Food / 0 comment

Live your Barbie world dreams out at the outrageously pink Barbie High Tea at the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney.

From 5 to 28 July 2019, Executive Pastry Chef Anna Polyviou’s creative and delicious High Tea is on offer, themed to pay tribute to the iconic Barbie.

The lower Lobby Lounge is decorated beautifully in Barbie pink, including a retrospective photo wall of Barbie throughout the years and a throne for taking photos. Kids will adore the Barbie play house that is tucked into a little nook.

Kids can BYO Barbies or play with the Barbie that is given to each adult throughout the meal to take home and keep.

Sweet

“Fairy Bread Cake”
(white chocolate mud cake, bubble gum, Froot Loops)

“Rainbow Trifle”
(rainbow jelly, vanilla creme, fruit salad)

“Barbie Macaron”
(strawberries and cream butter creme)

“Choux Burger”
(apple compote, rhubarb jelly, cinnamon crumble)

Pink Whippy Ice Cream

Savoury

Vegetable Sushi
(avocado, cucumber, carrot)

Sausage Roll
(flaky pastry, pork mince, tomato sauce)*

Chicken Sandwich
(roast chicken, coleslaw, mayonnaise)**

Egg Wraps
(egg, lettuce, wrap)

* Vegetarian substitute was a vegetable quiche
** Vegetarian substitute was the sandwich minus the chicken

Scones

Buttermilk Scones, Clotted Cream, Mixed Berry Jam

Add ons

Barbie Shake $12
Glass of Chandon Rose $15
Glass of NV Chandon Brut Sparkling $15
Glass of NV Verve Cliquot Champagne $30

The theming at the High tea is extraordinary. Everywhere is decorated neo pink, pink, pink. With these thoughtful details, the mood is for a festive, fun dining experience.

Kids are even offered a sweet treat on arrival, with a variety of vintage lollies on offer including ring pops and candy necklaces.

We loved the kid-friendly savoury items, with the plain sushi a hit and egg wraps my favourite. The scones were fresh, fluffy and delicious, and the sweets inventive and so bright it felt bad to eat them.

The creative choux burger was a delicious surprise – adorably made to look like a burger but tasing like an apple sweet. The rainbow trifle was the other favourite desert, with the bright, tangy jelly popping with flavour in between layers of fruit and cream.

It’s a must to add the Barbie shake! So fun and delightful to look at, the kids just adored eating the fairy floss from the top before drinking the strawberry shake underneath.

As always, at the Shangri-La Hotel, the High Tea is pink perfection!

The Barbie High Tea, priced from $50 per child and $65 per adult *** (adult price includes a Barbie Doll), is available daily at The Lobby Lounge from 5 to 28 July 2019, between 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.; 1:15 and 3 p.m., and between 3:30 and 5:15 p.m.
***15% surcharge on Sundays and public holidays.

The Lobby Lounge, Shangri-La Hotel
176 Cumberland Street,
The Rocks, Sydney, NSW 2000
Phone: (02) 9250 6000
Prices: $$$
Bookings are essential. Please call (61 2) 9250 6000 or email dine.slsn@shangri-la.com
Online: shangri-la.com/sydney/shangrila/offer-detail/dining/easter-garden-high-tea/
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